Kenya's Parliament in Chaos: Protesters Clash, Fire Erupts
Nairobi, KenyaMonday, October 7, 2024
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Imagine this: a parliament building in flames, lawmakers running for their lives, and thousands of protesters shouting outside. This isn't a scene from a movie; it happened today in Kenya. The cause? A controversial finance bill that some people think will make life too expensive. Police tried to stop the protesters with live bullets, but they still managed to get inside the parliament. It’s like they said, "We won't take this lying down!" Two people died last week in similar protests, showing how heated things are. Meanwhile, some folks who were vocal against these new taxes have gone missing. The Kenya Human Rights Commission is keeping a close eye on this, trying to hold the police accountable for their actions. The president was away at an African Union retreat but promised to talk with the youth about their concerns. It’s a tense situation, and it'll be interesting to see how Kenya handles these tax issues in the future.